Security and Network Operations Analyst

Company Overview: Beam Therapeutics is a biotechnology company committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform with integrated gene editing, delivery and internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases. Position Overview: Beam is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Security and Network Operations Analyst to join our growing IT Team. This is a junior level position designed for candidates with 2-6 years of hands-on experience who are eager to learn and grow under the guidance of senior team members. The successful candidate will perform security assessments of Beam’s third-party partners, respond to security questionnaires from treatment centers and other external entities, support enterprise network infrastructure, cloud-managed networking, next-generation firewalls/SASE platforms, and managed detection & response services. This position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site presence in our Cambridge, MA locations with an expectation that additional on-site days may be required to support the team and to provide response to incidents. Responsibilities: Perform internal and external security assessments working with vendors, internal teams, and treatment centers to support treatment center onboarding and Beam’s commercialization readiness. Work with Beam’s procurement team to embed security reviews in the vendor onboarding process and establish a mechanism for periodic review. Assist in the regular review of internal security controls, ensuring compliance with established security standards such as NIST CSF 2.0 Support the implementation and management of cloud-based solutions within Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Monitor network performance and security events, identifying and escalating issues to senior architects for resolution. Initial triage of events and issues related to email security services and products. Perform routine network maintenance tasks such as firmware updates, patch management, and hardware troubleshooting. Manage SAML certificate rotation in MS Azure for deployed applications. Manage 3rd party digital certificates (Digicert, etc.). Participate in incident response activities, analyzing security alerts and assisting in the containment and remediation of threats. Maintain documentation for network configurations, security policies, and troubleshooting guides. Support Wi-Fi network deployments, including site surveys, configuration, and performance monitoring. Assist in the configuration, deployment, and monitoring of network devices and services, including switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points. Collaborate with senior architects on projects involving network upgrades, new technology rollouts, and security enhancements. Help enforce security best practices across the organization, including vulnerability management and compliance with regulatory requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Certifications in information technology or cyber security, with 2-6 years of work experience. Experience performing information security risk assessments. Basic knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs). Understanding of authentication models and identity providers (Azure, OKTA). Understanding of fundamental information security principles and practices. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate technical information clearly. Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and procedures. Knowledge of the Cell and Gene Therapy industry or Biotechnology is a plus. Candidates are expected to come onsite 1-3 days per week with an expectation that additional on-site days may be required to support the team and to provide response to incidents. The salary range below reflects the full-time base salary range we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Base pay will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, scope of job, internal comparisons, and market data. Beam Pay Range $80,000—$115,000 USD